Samson DMS80 User manual

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OWNERS MANUAL
DMS80
DESKTOP
MONITOR SYSTEM
STEREO 40W X 2 MIXER
FULL RANGE SPEAKERS

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INTRODUCTION 3
FEATURES 4
OPERATING NOTES 5
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 6
INSTALLATION 11
TROUBLESHOOTING 13
SPECIFICATIONS 14
FRANCAIS
INTRODUCTION 15
DESCRIPTION 16
NOTES D’UTILISATION 17
RÉGLAGES ET FONCTIONS 18
INSTALLATION 23
ASSISTANCE TECHNIQUE 25
CARACTÉRISTIQUES TECHNIQUES 26
DEUTSCHE
EINLEITUNG 27
BESCHREIBUNG 28
BEDIENUNGSANWEISUNGEN 29
EINSTELLUNGEN UND FUNKTIONEN 30
AUFBAU UND ANSCHLUß35
FEHLERSUCHE 37
TECHNISCHE DATEN 38
ESPANOL
INTRODUCCION 39
CARACTERISTICAS 40
NOTAS OPERATIVAS 41
FUNCIONES Y CONTROLES 42
INSTALACION 47
RESOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS 49
ESPECIFICACIONES TECNICAS 50
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Thank you for purchasing the Samson DMS80 Desktop Monitor System.
The DMS80 is a compact true high fidelity sound system.The DA80, a
highly advanced stereo amplifier and the M40 full range speakers were
developed specifically for use with keyboard setups, project studios, and
computer multimedia systems.The DMS80 incorporates audio technolo-
gy that improves and enhances the sound of your entire system.To get
more details for setting up and operating the DMS80, please refer to
this manual thoroughly.
With proper ventilation and adequate air circulation, the DMS80 will
operate trouble free for many years.We recommend you record your
serial number in the space provided below for future reference.
Serial number:
Date of purchase:
Should your unit ever require servicing, a Return Authorization number
(RA) must be obtained before shipping your unit to Samson. Without
this number, the unit will not be accepted. Please call Samson at 1-800-
3SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) for a Return Authorization number prior to
shipping your unit. Please retain the original packing materials and if
possible return the unit in the original carton and packing materials.
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FEATURES
Features:
•DA80 Amplifier produces 40 watts per channel into 8 ohms
•Extremely compact (1.6″/ 41mm H) all metal amplifier chassis is
strong enough to support up to 40 lbs (18kg)
•Stereo 5-band Graphic Equalizer with In/Out switch
•LED level meters
•Mono Sub-woofer line out (left and right combined) with level control
•Gold-plated RCA terminals, Mic and Headphone jacks
•Pair of M40 2-way full-range shielded speakers (5 1⁄4″woofer; dome
tweeter)
•Dual-induction toroidal power supply assures almost zero RFI and
EMI emissions to protect computer data
•Switched stereo Line input
•Switched stereo Aux/CD input
•Stereo Headphone jack
•1⁄4″Mic/Instrument input and level control on front panel
•Line level output
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•Do not connect speakers and turn on power until you have read this
manual thoroughly.
•While unpacking the DMS80 inspect all items for quality of appear-
ance and physical damage. If shipping damage has occurred,
immediately notify your dealer.
•The DMS80 has been specially designed with vents placed on the
bottom, sides and top of the metal cabinet. If you decide to place a
computer monitor on top of the DA80 and depending on the size of
your monitor’s support base, some or most of the top vents may be
covered by the monitor base.This is perfectly acceptable and will
not cause the DA80 to overheat.
•The M40 speakers were designed specifically for the DA80, but
other speakers can be used as long as the impedance is not less
than 6 ohms. Use of lower impedance speakers may damage the
DA80 or any equipment sitting on top of it. Low impedance speakers
will cause the DA80 to operate at higher temperatures, creating
sound distortion, and may damage the speakers.
•Do not expose the DA80 to dust or moisture and be sure to wipe it
clean of any dust regularly.
•Do not connect a non-amplified subwoofer speaker directly to the
DA80 or the warranty will be void. Damage may occur to sub out
line level output circuitry.
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1. POWER SWITCH
Depress the POWER switch to turn the DA80 on.The POWER LED
indicator will light when the power is on. Release the POWER
switch to turn the DA80 off.
2. MASTER VOLUME CONTROL
The MASTER VOLUME control regulates the signal level of the
LINE input, AUX/CD input and MIC/INST. input to the SPEAKER
OUTPUTS, SUB OUT and Headphone jack. However, it does not
affect the Line output level.
NOTE:Volume level is also affected by the volume of the signals
being fed into the DA80’s LINE inputs, AUX/CD inputs and
MIC/INST. input and level control setting. If normal listening volume
is not attainable, with the DA80’s MASTER VOLUME control set to
the mid position, adjust the signal source volume of the equipment
coming into the DA80.
3. BALANCE CONTROL
The BALANCE Control regulates the relative left and right levels of
the LINE, AUX and MIC/INST. inputs to the speaker and headphone
outputs.
4. FIVE BAND STEREO GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
Adjust the five center detented slide controls to customize the
sound to your personal preference or to compensate for acoustics in
the listening room. Each of the five EQ sliders will give you 12dB of
boost or attenuation in its particular frequency band and in turn will
affect the overall output signal of the DA80.
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60Hz: Boost to bring out kick drum, bass guitar or to add more low
end “punch”to a mix. Cutting this frequency can help clean
up a muddy sound.
250Hz: Adjusts the mid bass range. Boost to add “warmth”to vocals
and strings.The cello and the low strings of a rhythm guitar
fall into this range. Cut to eliminate overpowering low end.
1kHz: Boosting this range enhances vocals, snare drum and per-
cussive instruments, while cutting this range may make
vocals blend into the background.
3.5kHz: Boost to add “bite”to the guitar, vocals or solo instrument.
Cut this range to eliminate harshness.
12kHz: A proper adjustment here “brightens”the sound, while too
much high frequency can make the total sound effect sharp
and add unwanted noise and hiss.
5. SUB LEVEL CONTROL
The SUB (Sub Woofer) LEVEL slide control raises or lowers a mono
line level signal to the SUB OUT MONO output.The signal combines
the left and right inputs and passes through a low pass filter. Because
this is a line level signal, it must be used with a power amplifier and
subwoofer speaker or go directly to a powered subwoofer.
NOTE: The VOLUME control acts as a master level control. It regu-
lates the sound level of both the speakers and the subwoofer sys-
tem together.
6. LINE SWITCH
Depress the LINE switch to its On position to select the audio signal
from the LINE IN inputs. Release the LINE switch to its Off position
to mute the audio signal from the LINE IN inputs.
7. AUX/CD SWITCH
Depress the AUX/CD switch to its On position to select the audio
signal from the AUX/CD inputs. Release the AUX/CD switch to its
Off position to mute the audio signal from the AUX/CD inputs.
8. EQ SWITCH
Depress the EQ switch to its On position to activate the preset
EQUALIZER slide controls. Release the EQ switch to its Off position
to bypass the EQ circuitry.
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9. MIC/INST. SWITCH
Depress the MIC/INST. (Microphone/Instrument) switch to its On
position to select the audio signal from the MIC/INST. inputs.
Release the MIC/INST. switch to its Off position to mute the audio
signal from the MIC/INST. inputs.This is used in combination with
the MIC/INST. LEVEL Control (see 11 below).
10. SOUND LEVEL METER
The sound level meter is used for visual monitoring of the sound
levels and signals being processed within the DA80.The meter is a
perfect tool for setting balance between the stereo channels or for
checking the DA80’s output level to the speakers.
11. MIC/INST LEVEL CONTROL
The MIC/INST LEVEL control regulates the volume of any micro-
phone or instrument plugged into the 1⁄4″MIC/INST. jack.
12. MIC/INST. JACK
The 1⁄4″unbalanced TRS MIC/INST. Jack is designed to accommo-
date high and low impedance microphones as well as electric
instruments.
13. HEADPHONE JACK
The 1⁄4″stereo headphone jack is designed for private listening and
automatically deactivates the speakers and sub mono out when
headphones are plugged into the headphone jack.
CAUTION: Check for accidental high volume settings. Serious injury
may result to the user’s hearing. Be sure not to plug in headphones
at any time unless the master VOLUME control is set to the position
marked MIN.
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SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 8ΩLINE IN AUX/CD IN
SAMSON DESKTOP MONITOR SYSTEM STEREO 40W X2 MODEL:DA80
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1. SPEAKER OUT
This push-spring terminal strip is the amplified output which powers
the speakers. Any non-amplified speakers may be used as long as
they are rated to meet a 6 ohm to 8 ohm impedance.There will be
no output when headphones are inserted into the headphone jack.
CAUTION: Be sure power to the DA80 is off before connecting the
speakers. Be sure none of the wire strands make contact with other
speaker terminals or the DA80’s protection circuitry will shut that
channel down and no sound will be heard until the wire is removed.
NOTE: Plugging headphones into the front panel headphone jack
will mute any signal to the SPEAKER OUTPUTS as well as to the
SUB OUT MONO output.
2. LINE IN
The LINE IN jacks accept audio signal input from any equipment
with line level outputs.This will include any keyboard or sound mod-
ule, line level from any mixer or the output of your computer’s sound
processing board. Use the provided shielded cable accessory for
connection.There is no separate volume for the LINE IN, so adjust-
ments to the equipment connected to the LINE IN jacks may be
necessary to balance them with equipment plugged into other
inputs.
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NOTE: Signals to the LINE IN will be amplified only when the LINE
switch on the front panel is depressed to its on position.
3. AUX/CD IN
The AUX/CD IN jacks accept audio signal input from any external
CD or CD ROM player, stereo receiver, audio mixer, video board or
VCR.
NOTE: Signals to the AUX/CD IN will be amplified only when the
AUX/CD switch on the front panel is depressed to its in position.
4. LINE OUT
The LINE OUT provides line level output of the LINE input, AUX/CD
input and MIC/INST. input signals, unaffected by the Master VOL-
UME Control, BALANCE Control or GRAPHIC EQUALIZER.
5. SUB OUT MONO
Connect the SUB OUT MONO output to the line in of an additional
amplifier and subwoofer or powered subwoofer system. Since sub-
woofer signals are normally mono, only one cable is used between
the DA80 and the subwoofer system.The SUB OUT MONO has
been designed to provide +6dB of line level output gain for a sepa-
rated amplifier or self contained subwoofer system equipped with a
built-in amplifier.
CAUTION: Do not connect a non-amplified subwoofer speaker
directly to the DA80’s SUB OUT MONO output or the warranty will
be void. Damage may occur to the sub line level output circuitry.
NOTE: Plugging Headphones into the front panel headphone jack
will mute any signal to the SUB OUT MONO output as well as to the
SPEAKER OUTPUTS.
6. FUSE
The fuse provides protection for the DA80.The fuse will blow if there
is an overload condition, high demand for power amplification or
extremely low speaker impedance. Replacement size is a standard
F3A miniature fuse (5mm x 20mm) for 115V systems or T2A for
230V systems. If a fuse continues to blow, please contact Samson
service at 1-800-3SAMSON (1-800-372-6766).
7. AC INLET
Connect the supplied standard 3-pin “IEC”plug to the AC INLET.
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NOTE: Please read the Operating Notes Section (pg. 4) of this manual
before connection or attempting to operate the DMS80.
1. Unpack the DMS80. Find a secure place where the DA80 and M40
speakers will be used. The DA80 amplifier is strong enough to sup-
port 40 lbs. (18kg) and can be placed under a computer monitor if
so desired. Make sure the DA80 is on a hard surface, (to allow air
flow to the bottom vents) especially if the top air vents are being
blocked by a monitor base.
2. Connect the speakers to the DA80. Strip approximately 3⁄8″of insula-
tion off each end of the speaker wire.Twist each end.While
depressing the red or black push-spring speaker terminals on the
rear of the DA80, insert the speaker wire into the connectors.
Release the push-spring and be sure that the wire is securely held
in place. Connect the other end of the wire to the speaker terminals
in the same fashion while observing speaker polarity. See diagram
below.
NOTE: Any non-amplified speakers may be used as long as they
are rated to meet a 6 ohm to 8 ohm impedance.
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SPEAKER OUTPUTS
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MONO jack to a powered subwoofer speaker system or to an ampli-
fier powering a subwoofer speaker. Because this is a line level out-
put, a shielded cable must be used for this connection. The SUB
LEVEL regulates the volume to the subwoofer after the MASTER
VOLUME Control. Adjust the SUB LEVEL control until a good blend
between the subwoofer and speakers is achieved.
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4. Before connecting the DA80 to an AC outlet, make sure the
POWER switch is off (out position) and the MASTER VOLUME and
MIC/INST. LEVEL controls are rotated completely counter-clock-
wise. Connect the “IEC”cord to the AC INPUT on the rear of the
DA80 and to a grounded AC outlet.
5. Connect input devices to the LINE IN (keyboard, sound module, line
level from mixer, output from computer sound board), AUX/CD IN
(CD player, stereo receiver, audio mixer, video board, VCR) and or
MIC/INST. IN (microphone, electronic instrument). Make sure the
LINE, AUX/CD and MIC/INST. switches are all in the off (out) posi-
tion.
6. Depress the POWER switch to its On position.The POWER LED
will light when the power is on. If LED is not lit, check your AC outlet
connections and refer to the troubleshooting Section (pg. 12) of this
manual.
7. Adjust the audio controls with reference to the Controls and
Functions Section (pg. 5) of this manual
8. With the output levels of all the input devices at a minimum and the
MASTER VOLUME of the DA80 set half-way, slowly adjust the out-
put levels of each input device to a desired listening volume and
balance. If the MIC/INST. input is being used, adjust the MIC/INST
LEVEL until a good balance is achieved.
9. To acquire a balance of input devices through the LINE OUT (for
recording etc.) use the technique described above (#8) with the
exception of the MASTER VOLUME.The MASTER VOLUME con-
trols volume to the speakers and headphones and does not affect
the LINE OUT.
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•No sound. Power LED is not lit.
Reinsert the power cord of the unit into an alternate outlet. If the
power outlet is good, unplug the DA80 from the outlet and check the
fuse. If the fuse is blown, replace it with a standard F3A miniature
fuse (5mm x 20mm) for 115V systems or T2A for 230V systems. If
the fuse blows again, do not replace with a larger ampere rated
fuse. Call Samson Customer Service for assistance at
1-800-3SAMSON (1-800-372-6766)
•No sound, Power LED is lit.
1. Make sure all the cables sending audio signal to the DA80 are
secure and the corresponding switches are depressed to the on
position.
2. Volume level settings of equipment sending audio signal to the
DA80 should be checked and adjusted higher.
3. Make sure speaker wires are not shorted (direct connection of
the + and - terminal) causing the internal speaker protection cir-
cuitry to shut down the amplifier.
•Volume too low or very distorted.
Volume level setting or the sound card should be checked. Adjust
the sound card volume higher. Continue adjusting until the sound
level is balanced to the amplifier.
•The DMS80 becomes very hot and sound distorts.
The speakers are shorting. Recheck the wiring at the terminals or
additional speakers which may have dropped the load impedance
below 6 ohms. Speakers rated lower than 6 ohms will create a high
operational temperature and damage will occur to the DA80.
•Noise or static coming from the speakers continuously or inter-
mittently.
If your computer audio out is connected to the DA80 and your PC is
equipped with an 8 or 16-bit sound card and the sound playing has been
loaded from the hard disk, it is likely the noise is coming from the PC soft-
ware. Older sound cards and software sometimes deliver noisy perfor-
mance.Adjust the EQ to eliminate unwanted noise.Newer sound cards
and software which play sound from a CD ROM are not as likely to gen-
erate as much noise. Also check the DA80’s performance by connecting
a home audio CD player to the AUX/CD input. If noise is no longer pre-
sent you can be certain the static was generated by the computer.
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DA80:
Nominal Signal Levels
Line In: -10dBu
Aux/CD In: -10dBu
Mic/Inst. In: -50dBu
Line Out: -10dBu
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.05% at 1kHz
Input Impedance
Line, Aux/CD in: 10k Ohms
Mic/Inst. in: >1megΩ
Graphic EQ: (60Hz, 250Hz, 1kHz, 3.5kHz, 12kHz)
±12 dB
Power Rating (per channel): 40 Watts into 6–8 Ohms at less than 1% THD
(typically < 0.3% THD)
Input Sensitivity
40 watts into 8 Ohms: 250mV rms
1 Watt into 8 Ohms: 40mV
Damping factor: 20Hz—20kHz >80
Rise Time: 5kHz, 70V peak to peak square wave,
20% to 80%; 15Vµs
Dynamic Range: 80dB
Signal to noise ratio: 72dB
Frequency Response: 12Hz to 45kHz +0/-3dB any power level up
to 40 Watts into 8 Ohms
Power Supply: 115VAC (US version) 230V (European)
Speakers:
Power Rating: 40 watts
Impedance: 6–8Ω
Frequency response: 40Hz to 18kHz
Magnet: Shielded
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Nous tenons àvous remercier de la confiance que vous nous témoignez en
choisissant le Système d’écoute DMS80 de Samson. Le DMS80 est un système
compact de reproduction sonore haute fidélite. Le DA80, un amplificateur stéréo
très sophistiqué, et les enceintes large bande M40 ont étéspécialement conçus
pour les claviers, les studios de maquettes et les systèmes informatiques multi-
média. La technologie audio du DMS80 permet d’améliorer le rendu sonore de
vos équipements audio. N’hésitez pas àparcourir ce manuel afin d’y trouver
tous les détails que vous souhaitez concernant l’installation et l’utilisation du
DMS80.
S’il dispose d’une ventilation suffisante et d’une circulation d’air adaptée, le
DMS80 fonctionnera sans encombre pendant de longues années. Nous vous
recommandons d’inscrire votre numéro de série dans l’espace réservéci-
dessous afin de pouvoir vous y reporter ultérieurement.
Numéro de série
Date d’achat
Pour toute assistance technique, veuillez contacter votre revendeur. Veuillez
conserver l’emballage d’origine afin de pouvoir y transporter votre appareil.
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DESCRIPTION
Description :
•L’amplificateur DA80 délivre 40 Watts par canal dans 8 Ohms.
•Le boîtier métallique extrêmement compact de l’amplificateur (sa hauteur
est de 41 mm) peut supporter un poids de 18 kg.
•Correcteur graphique stéréo 5 bandes avec touche de mise en/hors ser-
vice.
•Afficheurs de niveau àLED.
•Sortie ligne mono de subwoofer (signaux gauche et droit confondus) avec
réglage de niveau.
•Embases RCA plaquéor, connecteurs microphone et casque.
•Deux enceintes blindées M40 large bande à2 voies (subwoofer 13,5 mm ;
tweeter àdôme)
•Le transformateur d’alimentation torique àdouble secondaire vous assure
une absence quasi totale d’interférences radio et électromagnétiques : vos
données informatiques sont ainsi protégées.
•Sélecteur stéréo d’entrée ligne.
•Sélecteur stéréo d’entrée Aux/CD.
•Connecteur de casque stéréo.
•Entrée Micro/Instrument en jack 6,35 mm et réglage de niveau en façade.
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•Ne connectez pas les enceintes et ne mettez pas l’appareil sous tension
avant d’avoir lu ce manuel attentivement.
•Lorsque vous sortez le DMS80 de son emballage, vérifiez que l’appareil n’a
subi aucune dégradation pendant le transport. Le cas échéant, signalez-le
immédiatement àvotre revendeur.
•Des trous d’aération ont étéspécialement placés sur les parties inférieures,
supérieures ainsi que sur les côtés du boîtier métallique du DMS80.Vous
pouvez placer un moniteur d’ordinateur sur le DA80 : le DA80 ne subira pas
de surchauffe.
•Les enceintes M40 ont étéspécialement conçues pour le DA80, mais vous
pouvez également utiliser d’autres enceintes, àcondition que leur impé-
dance ne soit pas inférieure à6 Ohms. L’utilisation d’enceintes présentant
une impédance inférieure à6 Ohms pourrait endommager le DA80 ou tout
appareil posédessus. Avec des enceintes àfaible impédance, le DA80
risque de chauffer et de générer un son distordu, ce qui pourrait endom-
mager les enceintes.
•Evitez d’exposer le DA80 àla poussière ou àl’humiditéet veillez àle net-
toyer régulièrement.
•Veillez àne pas connecter un subwoofer non-amplifiédirectement au DA80
sous peine d’annuler la garantie et d’endommager les circuits de la sortie
ligne du subwoofer.
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1. INTERRUPTEUR D’ALIMENTATION
Appuyez sur l’interrupteur d’alimentation pour mettre le DA80 sous tension.
Le témoin de mise sous tension s’allume. Appuyez de nouveau sur cet
interrupteur pour mettre le DA80 hors tension.
2. RÉGLAGE DE VOLUME GÉNÉRAL
Le réglage de volume général détermine le niveau des signaux des entrées
ligne, AUX/CD et Micro/Instrument ainsi que les niveaux en sorties sub-
woofer et casque. Cependant, ce réglage n’affecte pas le niveau des sor-
ties LINE OUT.
REMARQUE : Le volume sonore général est également affectépar le
niveau des signaux en entrées ligne, AUX/CD et Micro/Instrument du DA80.
S’il n’est pas possible d’obtenir un niveau d’écoute équilibré, réglez le vol-
ume général en position intermédiaire et ajustez le niveau de sortie des
appareils connectés en entrée du DA80.
3. RÉGLAGE DE BALANCE
Le réglage de BALANCE détermine l’équilibre entre les canaux de gauche
et de droite des signaux des entrées ligne, AUX et Micro/Instrument affec-
tés aux sorties haut-parleurs et casque.
4. CORRECTEUR GRAPHIQUE STÉRÉO 5 BANDES
Réglez les 5 potentiomètres rectilignes avec repérage central par cran afin
de personnaliser le son àvotre convenance ou de corriger l’acoustique de
la pièce. Chaque potentiomètre vous offre 12 dB d’accentuation/atténuation
par bande de fréquence.
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60Hz : Accentuez cette fréquence pour mettre en valeur la grosse caisse,
la guitare basse ou pour donner plus de punch dans les basses à
votre mixage. Atténuez-la pour améliorer la clartésonore globale.
250Hz : Permet de régler les bas médiums. Accentuez cette fréquence
pour ajouter de la chaleur àvos voix et àvos cordes. Le violoncelle
et les cordes d’une guitare rhythmique tombent dans cette plage de
fréquence. Atténuez cette fréquence pour supprimer des bas médi-
ums trop importants.
1kHz : L’accentuation de cette plage de fréquence favorise les voix, la
caisse claire et les percussions. L’atténuation de cette plage de
fréquence permet de noyer les chants dans le reste du mixage.
3,5kHz : Accentuez cette fréquence pour donner du mordant àla guitare,
aux voix ou àl’instrument solo. Atténuez-la pour enlever de la
”dureté” au mixage.
12kHz : Cette fréquence permet de donner de la brillance au son. Une
accentuation de cette fréquence peut générer du bruit de fond et
du souffle.
5. RÉGLAGE DU NIVEAU DU SUBWOOFER
Le potentiomètre de réglage du subwoofer détermine le niveau du signal
ligne mono présent en sortie SUB OUT MONO. Le signal regroupe les
entrées gauche et droite et passe par un filtre passe-bas. Comme il s’agit
d’un signal de niveau ligne, il doit être utiliséavec un amplificateur de puis-
sance et un subwoofer passif ou directement avec un subwoofer amplifié.
REMARQUE : Le réglage de VOLUME sert de commande de niveau de
volume général. Il détermine le niveau sonore des deux haut-parleurs et de
la sortie subwoofer.
6. TOUCHE LINE
Appuyez sur la touche LINE pour sélectionner le signal audio de l’entrée
LINE IN. Appuyez de nouveau sur cette touche pour désactiver cette entrée
et couper le signal LINE IN.
7. TOUCHE AUX/CD
Appuyez sur la touche AUX/CD afin de sélectionner l’entrée AUX/CD.
Appuyez de nouveau sur cette touche pour désactiver cette entrée et
couper le signal AUX/CD.
8. TOUCHE EQ
Appuyez sur la touche EQ pour activer le correcteur graphique. Appuyez de
nouveau sur cette touche pour bypasser le correcteur.
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9. TOUCHE MIC/INST.
Appuyez sur la touche MIC/INST. (Microphone/Instrument) pour sélection-
ner l’entrée Micro/Instrument. Appuyez de nouveau sur la touche MIC/INST.
pour la désactiver et ainsi couper le signal. Cette touche est utilisée en
combinaison avec le réglage du niveau Micro/Instrument (voir le point 11 ci-
dessous).
10. AFFICHEUR DE NIVEAU
L’afficheur de niveau sert àvisualiser les niveaux sonores et les signaux
traités par le DA80. L’afficheur est un outil idéal pour équilibrer les canaux
stéréo ou pour vérifier le niveau du signal de sortie haut-parleur du DA80.
11. RÉGLAGE DE NIVEAU MICRO/INSTRUMENT
Le réglage MIC/INST LEVEL détermine le volume de tout instrument ou
microphone reliéau connecteur jack 6,35 mm MIC/INST.
12. CONNECTEUR MICRO/INSTRUMENT
Le connecteur MIC/INST. stéréo asymétrique en jack 6,35 mm est conçu
pour des microphones haute et basse impédance ainsi que pour des instru-
ments électriques.
13. CONNECTEUR CASQUE
Le connecteur casque stéréo en jack 6,35 mm est conçu pour une écoute
personnelle. L’utilisation d’un casque désactive automatiquement les haut-
parleurs et la sortie mono subwoofer.
ATTENTION : Évitez tout réglage excessif du volume. Cela pourrait défini-
tivement endommager la capacitéauditive de l’utilisateur. Ne connectez
jamais de casque avant d’avoir régléle volume général au minimum (posi-
tion MIN).
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